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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
lately subsisting between us, the undersigned,
William G. Raue and Theodore Dobbratz, car
rying on business painters and paper hang
ers, On the south side of Main, between Third
and Fourth Streets in the city of Watcrtown,
jefferson comfy, Wisconsin, under the firm
name of Raue q Dobbratz, was ON the 21st day
of January, 1887, dissolved by mutual consent,
and that the business in the future will be car
RED on by the said William c. Raue alone and
he will pay and discharge all debts and liabili-
ties and receive all moneys payable to the said
firm. WILLIAM C. RAUE,
THEODORE DOBBRATZ.
Dated January Dist, 1887. l6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
PIPERVILLE.

George w. Glib, of Eagle Grove, Iowa
son of Mr.. and Mrs John Glib, is visiting
his old home and friends.
Miss Lizzie Williams, of Sparta, is Wis
ting friends and relatives here.
J. r, Carpenter, of Oconomowoc, was
here last Monday on business.
There will be dance at Pipers ball
Friday evening, February IS. H.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

IMPROVE Your HOMES. take
pleasure in recommending to our readers
a Wisconsin Nursery where they can buy
full assortment of Northern grown fruit
trees, small fruits, grapevines, evergreens,
shade trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. We
refer to the Phoenix Nursery, Oelavan,
Wis. Send postal card request for free
price LIST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

SENATOR HAMPTON, of South Carolina,
delivered memorial address in the senate
Wednesday, in honor of Gen. j. A. Logan
and said that none were more willing
to paw due tribute to the memory OF Gen
Logan than were those who bad been bis
political opponents. As a Democrat, a
Southern man and a Confederate soldier,
he was called upon to speak of Logan as
a Republican, honored by bis party, a
Northern man who had given his blood
20 prove the sincerity of his convictions,
aud as a Federal soldier whose fame was
"a widespread as it was fairly achieved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
The Milwaukee wheat market We

The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was unsettled and lower, closing
at 74c for No. 2 spring and 1870 seller
May. Flour was dull and unchanged.
Oats were steady, but corn was slightly
lower Rye said at 551sc, and May bar
ley at 521sc. Hogs were firm at 1900
535.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

AN Ottawa, Canada, dispatch says that
an English syndicate has been formed 10
omen big wheat and stock farms along
the line of the Canadian Pacific railroad.
The capital of the Syndicate is FL 800, 0Oo,
or sc, 500 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

JOHN F. Cook, ticket agent at Rock
Island. ate thirty-four quail in thirty
DAYS. for silk hat, and now desires to
dispose of sixty quail in sixty days for
* O0O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

MARCH Pope Leo will celebrate his
18th birthday, and the day following the
tenth anniversary of his coronation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
Watertown Mlarlx ct

Corrected weekly by VIM. Buchhel
Commission Merchant, Third Stree;
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
WatertoWn Republican.

VATERTowN. WIS.,. FEB. l6, 1887
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
SECOND HAND STORE.

For second hand goods of all XII nds call on
Henry G. Mayer, west side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
"A REMARKABLE WILL CONTEST.

Husband and Wife Marry Again, Be-
 Heving Each Other to be Dead.
 PROVIDENCE, Dec. 31.-Joseph Knight left his wife thirty years ago, aud afterward married another woman, though believing his first wife to ba alive. In 1884 he made will in favor of the second wife. In 1886 he made a new will in favor of the first wife, Eut could not find the> former will to de- stroy it. He died recently, and the last will was probate6. but contested by the children of the second wife, their mother having died. The will was annulled. The first will has since been brought forward by the chil- dren of the second wife. The children of the first wife appeared in the probate court yesterday to contest this will. A Mrs. Sarah Braley was with them, and sensa- tion was created by the discovery that she is the first Mrs. Knight. She married Mir. Braley, having bon wrongly inform ed that Knight had died soon after leaving her. Braley afterward died, ard though by her marriage she lost any claim under Knights will, she is on hand to help his children by her to get the property, and to prove that the children by Mrs. Knight No. 3 are ille- gitimate. Decision will be given Tues lay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
CHURCH AND STATE. Fl Es
The Attorney General of the Province o1
 Quebec Hauled Over tho Goals

TIe Attorney General of the Province or
 Quebec Hauled Over the Goals
 QUEBEC, Dec. 3L.-Attorney General Mer- cier recently addressed letter to the various clergymen in charge of parishes in this prov iEce, calling their attention to the necessity of complying with the law concerning ex- actitude ill the keeping of registers of birth, marriages and deaths. For this the French papers make fierce attack on him. The Courier Des Canada treats the circular as an insult to the Roman Catholic clergy, and resents the calling of them ''functionaries of the different denominations" La Vcrite goes further, and says Mir. Mercier has com mitted grievous wrong in communicating his letter direct to the cure, when the most vulgar good sense, without speaking of the laws of the church, imperiously exacts that such representations should be made only through the medium of the bishops, the hierarchical chiefs of the clergy. and the only ones competent to give them orders. Not only, it adds, is the church absolutely independent of the state, it is superior to it.
 La Verite contains a wild attack upon Mir. Parkman, of Boston, called forth by the favorable criticism of his works on Canada in The Revue Litteraire of Paris, in which The reviewer expressed the hope that they would soon be translated into French. La Verite says of MT. Parkman, not believing ill the divinity of the church he often out ragged the spouse of Christ, and in one place had the audacity to compare it to a prosti-. tr1ta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
CONDENSED NEWS.

Senator Chace, in 0 speech at a temper ance meeting at Providence, advocated the abolition of the whisky tax as ineffective and as inconsistent with prohibitory doctrine.
 During the year 1887 five steamers, one bark. twelve schooners and three sloops have been built in the Bath, Me, customs district, having total tonnsge of Il, ,759, an increase of 1868 tons over last year. Eight vessels of about 5000 tons are now on the stocks.
 It is announced that the North Chicago rolling mill will reopen its extensive works in fortnight, and increase its former large force by POO men.
 Abraham Bogardus, who has been a pho tographer in New York for thirty years, has failed.
 The Woods memorial library building at Barre was dedicated at Worcester, Mass, in the presence of a large assemblage, including Governor Ames and Mir. Henry Woods, of Boston. the donor of the building.
 A natural gas explosion at Lima, O., de- stroyed an oil derrick and the tanks. The bumper, Gene O'Neil, wes burned to death.
 An old law that provides for the whipping of tramps has been revived in Florida.
 Grand Army men are highly gratified at tbe appointment by Governor Hill of Mai Treadwell and Gen. Sickles as civil service commissioners.
 A comparison of this years failures with those of previous years shows the financial condition of the country to be steadily inn proving.
 The settlement in the contest over the will of Nathaniel Gilman, lasting nearly thirty years, has been left by Surrogate Rollins. of New York, as legacy to his successor, Sur rogate Ransom.
 Tn. Worthen street Baptist Church, at Lowell, Mass, was totally destroyed by fire last night Loss, x25,U00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

There is considerable trouble in the Pittsburg ball club. Carroll, Miller, Calvin and others are demanding more money, as they claim Dunlap and the others recevie very large salaries.
 American association clubs will play 140 games next year. The season will extend from April to October 10.
 At Bridgeport last night the local polo team surprised themselves and everybody else by defeating the Hartfords, 3 to2.
 There have been about 1 ,000 entries for the exhibition of the New Haven Poultry Association January 5-6. The premiums amount to S3, 900.
 Alfred Bison of Meriden, the veteran pedestrian and crank, who holds the silver belt a& the champion 27 hour pedestrian of Connecticut, yesterday deposited the same with the Meriden Journal, together with a challenge open to all 27-hour runners in the state to compete: for the belt, the man winning it three times to keep it.
 The standing of clubs in the Connecticut polo league to date is as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Murderer Leib's Sentence.

ROME, N. Y., Dec. 31.-The jury in the case of the People vs Frederick Leib. in- dicted for murder in the first degree in kill ing John Kienlen, better known as Cedar John," last July, went out at 2:15 yesterday afternoon. At 7:l7 they returned and an nounced that they had agreed on verdict of murder in the second degree. The pris- oner waived the two days allowed by law to elapse between the conviction and the sen- tence, and in answer to the usual questions said he had nothing to say why sentence should not be pronounced upon him. Judge Williams then sentenced him to be confined in the state prison at Auburn for the rest of his natural life. The prisoner maintained the same stolid indifference that character ized him all through the trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
LOOKING FOR ROBBERS.
Securing the Country for Three Armed
 and Murderous Desperadoes.

NoRRIsTowN, Pa. Dec. 31.-Private de- tectives and Philadelphia and Reading rail- road special officers were securing the tramps' retreat along that road yesterday in the hope of finding the robbers who visited D. K. Hatfield's jewelry store in Pottstown on Wednesday evening.
 Three men entered the place shortly after 6 o'clock while the proprietor wes at supper One of them covered w. s. Stone, the only clerk in the store, with revolver, and the two others cleaned out several cases of watches and other valuabies Store dodged back of the counter and yelled at the top of his voice. At this the robbers fled.
 They were pursued, but boarded south bound coal train on the Reading railroad. Three hours later the men were seen at a tramps' rendezvous near PhoniKville Off, cer M. A. Kimbrough and his deputies tried to arrest them, but the robbers opened fire, wounding Officer Kimbrough severely in three places. The desperadoes then escaped, two of them supporting third, who was wounded by one of the deputies
 They have been seen several times since by persons who were afraid to molest them. Yesterday they were discovered in grove near Bridgeport, but had decamped by the time squad of policemen arrived on the scene
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Killed 8 Brother Officer.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 31-Yest.rday morning policeman Joseph Seigler shot and killed Officer Abe Shocks. While passing along near by Suhrmeich's mill Seigler saw two men running up an alleyway. He started after them and called on them to stop. They only laughed and ran the harder Seigler then fired shot in the air and again called upon them to stop He fired second shot, bringing his man to the ground. Approaching his victim he way mortified to find that he had killed a brother officer. The dead man was carried into the mill and Seigler went to headquarters and surrendered himself. It has been learned that Shocks companion was Officer Cahill, and that both men were off duty. Their object in running through the alley can only be surmised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
JUMPED TIE TREsTLE.
The Inevitable Stove Gets Its Work in.
 Eight Persons Injured.

PITrsDCRo, Dec. 3l.-A mixed train or the northern divisicn of the Pittsburg and Western railroad went over Q thirty foot trestle near St. Petersburg, Clarion county, Pa., at z o'clock last night Eight passen- gers were seriously injured and two spans of the bridge went down with the train. The wreck took fire from the stove, in the smoker, and ten cars were consumed. The spot where the wreck occurred is p, cuIiarly dangerous one, a very sharp curve leading directly to the trestle, half a mile north tf St. Petersburg. There were ten cars in the train, two passenger and eight freight, the latter loaded with bark, heaped very high. They were top heavy, and when the train struck the trestle, which is curved consid- erabie at the northern end, the top keavi- ness of the cars caused them to carsiz and go over. The coupling pin between the en- zine and train broke, letting the engine over safely. -. The eight who were seriously i, jIred lived within a few miles of the scene Cf the wreck and were taken to tn. ir homes. Their names are John Atkinson, James Rulings, D. Hilyard, A. Riser, William
 Hamm and D. White. The names of the other two could not be learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
The Fishery Question.

OTTAWA, Dec. 31.-At meeting of the cabinet yesterday it was decided to postpone the date of the opening of the Federal par lament from Jan. 31 toeThursday, Feb 23 The reason of the change is reported to be that since the adjournment of the fisheries commission took place the negotiations which have been going on by telegraph be- tween the three governments have assumed a so much more hopeful phase that it is now believed that there will be comparatively little difficulty in reaching satisfactory ar- rangement in time to submit the proposition to parliament by Feb. 23.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
New York will Probablv be Chosen.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-It IS now believed that CiNcago will not have the Democratic national convention. Congressman William L. Scott, of Erie, Pa, who is supposed to speak for President Cleveland, has written to gentleman in this city announcing that the presi ent desires to have the convention held in New York, and, therefore, it is very likely the national committee will so decide the matter. The Chicago committee, however, will go on with their wcxk and do the best they can under tha tifcumstanees to secure the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
The NIiser's Money.

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-The famous con- test over estate of the late James H. Paine, a miser of refined tastes and extraordinary intelligence. who lived and died in an at tic, leaving over S4, ,0O0, 900 in cash, was decided to-day by Surrogate Rollins. He declined to admit the will of which James H. Warden was sole legatee and proponent, holding that old man Paine was incapacitated. Vic tory is won by the Claggets of Boston, relatives of the miser, who opposed attsmpt to prove lost will John H. Wardwell did not live to witness his defeat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
A Tragedy in Court.

CHARLESTON, s. C., Dec. 31.-At Sumter, S. C., yesterday, P: G. Bowman and D. G. Reels were arrested by the sheriff and brought before Trial Justice George E. Haynesworth. The parties commenced shooting and cutting at each other in the justice's office. At the first shot Justice Haynesworth received a ball ill the eye, which passed through his head, fatally wounding him. D. G. Reels and man named rennington, of Lynchburg, Va, were also badly wounded. The affair caused in- tense excitement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
STRIKERSSTILLATIT
IN PURSUANCE OF THE ORDER OF
 THE CONVENTION.

The Railroad Omcials Claim That the
 Mandate Has Not Been Generally
 Obeyed-Fears of Coal Famine at
 Reading-Powderly's Condition.
 READING Dec. 31.-The strike of the train hands on the Reading railroad, north of Reading, is causing considerable uneasiness In pursuanceito thecall of the executive com mittee, issued yesterday, there is practically a tie-up on the Mahanoy and Shamokin division.
 The Reading employees Tn this city, how ever, have refused to go out and Superinten- dent Cable has all the men he needs to oper- ate the division. It is generally believed here that the miners will go out on Monday. There is much alarm felt through Eastern Pennsylvania in consequence of the possibili- ties of a long strike. There is very little coal held by dealers or manufacturers, and the Supply anywhere is likely to run tout within week. Of the thirty-eight furnaces in the Schuylkill Valley several have al- ready been banked up, and it will be impos- sible to keep others in blast unless they re- ceive coal promptly. ,ff ~
 The convention which issued the call for a strike did not adjourn until o'clock yester- day morning. after having been in continu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Freight Cars Destroyed.

JERSEY C1TY, Dec. 31.-Yesterday dis astrous smash up occurred on the freight line of the Pennsylvania railroad. Six empty stock cars were thrown from the trestle over the Jersey meadows to the ice covered ground forty feet below and were smashed to atoms. No one was hurt The accident was caused by the breaking of an axle of one of the cars. The trestle was badly damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Tn Meet on Ian. a.

HURON, Dak., D,c. SL-A- J. E lgerton, president of the constitutional convention of Dakota, has arrived here and will. issue call for a meeting of tue members of the constitutional convention of Dakota in Huron on Jan. 9. The call is mads in pur- suance to 0 resolution passed at a meeting. held last June and to consider matters of importance growing ous of the late eE ction on the question of the div.son of tine terri tory into two states
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
For Insulting His sweethe :rt.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 31.-Mr H. Mortimer Black, of New York, yesterday thrashed J. Creighton Davis, of Baltimore. with whip on tie street in the heart of the city. MT. Black is engaged to be married to a young lady in Baltimore. to whom insulting letters had been written by Davis. Mr. Black called at Davis place of business, invited him to the sidewalk, where he gave him Q severe cowhiding and made him apologize
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Death of Two Sisters.

LEBANON, Pa., Dec. 31.-Susanna R uhl, aged 60 years, died in this city Thursday A messenger was sent to carry the news of her death to her sister, Mrs. Daniel Lutz, of Creole, this county. He met on the way another messenger who was coming to this place with the news of the death of Mrs. Lutz she having died almost at the same time that Mrs. Ruhl's death occurred. Mrs. Ruhl was 73 years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Col. nIcCaull,s Narrow Escape.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Col. John A. McCauil, tae opera manager, who is confined to his room at the Leland hotel by broken leg, had a close struggle with death yesterday afternoon. An overdose of bromide of potassium was administered to ease his pain. The bromide was administered by his nurse, who did not understand the physicians directions. By vigorous efforts the coloneps life was saved, but he is very weak from the effects of the poison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Expiated His Crime,

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 3l-William Fin chum was hanged at Harrisonburg yesterday for the murder of his brother, Preston Fin chum. The condemned man was perfectly calm and walked firmly to the gallows. The drop fell at II :55. There was little struggling and life was pronounced extinct after thir- teen minutes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31

To Elect Congressman Mofat's Successor.
 LANSING, Mich., Dec. 31.-Governor Luce has designated Tuesday, Feb IA, as the date of the special election in the Eleventh dis- trict to choose a successor to Congressman Moffat, deceased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Seriously Injured in a Collision.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 31.-The north bound Evansville and Terre Haute passenger train collided with a south bound Peoria, Decatur and Evansville freight train about 10 o'clock last night, just within the city limits Both engines and a baggage car were completely demolished. All escaped injury with the exception of Engineer w. H. Ott, of the passenger train, who was seriously hurt in jumping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-District Attorney Maritime, in turning over to his successor the complaint of Kansas Pacific bondholders against Gould and Sage, indorses them with the statement that he believes the acts charged constitute a crime, and that it is very doubtful if the statute of limitations can be pleaded as a defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Sad Results of Domestic Troubles.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.--A "personal" ap- peared in morning paper requesting in- formation of Hon. Edward c. Lester, for merly United States minister to Italy. Later in the day MT. Lester, who is 77 years old and in feeble health, was found wander ing in the street and was cared for by friends. He left his family recently after dissensions He was appointed minister to Italy by President Lincoln.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Masonic Asylum Funds.

LocKPoRT. N. F., Dec. 31.-John Hodge, of this city, junior warden of the grand lodge of Masons of New York, has received letter from Grand Master Lawrence, of New York, stating that the returns of the Masonic fair held recently in New York would undoubtedly reach 0,000 above all expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
killed bv a Horse.

NEWPORT, Pa, Dec. 31.-A few days ago Frank Hess, assessor of the Second ward, York. came to this village to visit Miss Mamie Kaufman, to whom he was to be married on New Years day. Thursday he was hitching up horse to take Miss Kauff- man out driving. The horse kicked him in the breast, killing him almost instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Big Figures in a Big Country.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The treasury state ments for December will not be issued until Tuesday, but it is approximately stated that the government revenue for the calendar year about to close is $3S2, ,OOO, 900, compared with $35O, COG, 900 for the calendar year 1886. By quarters the revenue has been as follows: First quarter, $as, ,OoO, ,OOO; second quarter, $9S, COG, ,000; third quarter, $100, 1000, 900; fourth quarter, s92,OOo ,Ooo. The receipts for December will approximate $29, ,OO0,0 ,000 and the expenditures $13.00O,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
The Massachusetts Legislature.

BOSTON, Dec. 31.-The legislature will meet on Wednesday next. There will be no caucuses for presiding officers, as President H. J. Boardman and Speaker C. J. Noyas arc to be reelected without any opposition. The other officers will also be reelected. The annual message of the governor will be read on Thursday. It is said the gover-a nor will ad vocate the readoption of the old law establishing the contract convict sys- tenn on the ground that no other system will meet the requirements without tremen- dous outlay to the state, the superintendent of prisons having estimated that $3S6. .OOO will be required as working capital under t .e new system,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-31
Wages to t,e Reduced

PrTTsBURG, Dec. 1.-The furnace men of this city posted notices yesterday ordering a reduction in wages of l251< per cent, to take effect next month. About 2,000 men will be affected. They are preparing to resist the reduction, and a strike may result.